Function Background/context:

Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1000 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi's Internal Audit division provides independent assurance on the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment to the key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally.

Job Purpose:

This role will engaged in delivering timely, impactful and quality value added assurance to the Global Finance function, the Audit Committee, the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, and various regulators, globally.

The EMEA Finance Controllership Internal Audit team covers the GL accounting, local regualtory reporting , balance sheet substantiation, tax accounting and compliance, and financial planning and analysis.

The EMEA Finance Controllership IA team is part of a global coverage model which includes teams based in Asia-Pacific, NAM and LATAM regions headed by a Chief Auditor based in New York.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an experienced professional applies solid understanding of internal auditing standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance.
• Contributes to the development of audit process improvements.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of how internal audit operates as the 3rd line of defence; works with business/function and control functions to provide value added assurance.
• Work collaboratively within the team and assist in execution of audits related to Finance, in accordance with audit methodology and professional standards.
• Possesses good drafting/report writing skills.
• Confident while discussing and presenting issues to; and partner with business/function to formulate sustainable solutions.
• Completes assigned tasks/audits within budgeted timeframes, and cost.
• Able to monitors the risk environment and respond to changes therein through the risk assessments and business monitoring process.
• Develops strong stakeholder relationships to establish robust ongoing dialogue and ensure good understanding of the business.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies:

• CPA or equivalent academic qualification.
• Proven ability in taking responsibility for the quality of audit work and deliverables; and to deliver according to strict timetables.
• Specific subject matter expertise regarding technology application control disciplines and a solid business understanding of Finance function.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage for this role

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.

Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer.